Extract from the Ethical Framework
91. We will take responsibility for our own wellbeing as essential to sustaining good practice with our clients by:
a. taking precautions to protect our own physical safety
b. monitoring and maintaining our own psychological and physical health, particularly that we are sufficiently resilient and resourceful to undertake our work in ways that satisfy professional standards
c. seeking professional support and services as the need arises
d. keeping a healthy balance between our work and other aspects of life
FAQs
I have a long term health problem. What should I consider when deciding whether I am in good enough health to work with clients?
I encourage my clients to look after themselves in ways that I struggle to do for myself. Is this ethical?